• argv_minus_one@beehaw.org
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    11 months ago

    Those who claim that terms like “Nazi” or “fascist” are being watered down are usually Nazis/fascists themselves, and they’re trying to cover it up by convincing everyone that Nazis/fascists don’t exist.

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      11 months ago

      are usually Nazis

      Er, I think that might depend on who you are talking to the most.

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        11 months ago

        I know a lot of pretty normal people that dont have terminally online views and I think almost all of them would agree with the statement that “nazi” and “fascist” have been watered down.

        Then I question their normalcy.

        Well, that or it’s now considered normal to be a fascist. I certainly hope that’s not the case, although sometimes I have to wonder.

        Obviously nazi’s and fascists will say they’re watered down but to lump random people in with them is not doing you any favors.

        Obviously. I’m not denying that. I’m denying that that’s actually happening to any significant extent.

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      No one here is saying Nazis or Fascists don’t exist. You are making a false dichotomy.